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Senior HR Coordinator (Maternity Cover) for the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Department of Haematology

Applications are invited for this exciting role in the joint professional services team supporting both the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and the Department of Haematology.

The CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research with the mission to transform human health through a deep understanding of stem cell biology. The Department of Haematology has an international reputation in biomedical research, with a particular focus on blood cell formation, blood cancers and thrombosis. Approximately 60% of Haematology research groups are part of CSCI.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated individual to provide comprehensive HR support as part of our joint team. You will report to the Business & Operations Manager and will be responsible for delivering a pro-active and responsive HR service to institute and department staff and students. You will line manage a small team of 2 HR Coordinators and a Business Apprentice.

To perform this role effectively you will join us with experience of working administratively in an HR area and be able to demonstrate both factual and theoretical knowledge of HR administration, working with multiple processes and to tight regulations. You will be able to review new advice and guidance, understand how this affects local procedures, recommend and implement changes as required. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will be able to manage good working relationships with a wide variety of people.

As well as excellent organisational skills, you will be self-motivated, trustworthy, used to dealing with highly confidential information and able to work quickly, methodically and accurately demonstrating consistent high levels of attention to detail. You will possess flexibility, adaptability and excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet multiple deadlines.

Competent use of Microsoft Office is essential and experience working with specialist HR systems and other business-related software would be advantageous. You will be educated to HND/ HNC level, level 4/ 5 vocational qualification or an equivalent level of practical experience.

We offer the flexibility of hybrid working and would be willing to discuss the possibility of the role being appointed on a part-time basis.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

The post is fixed term for up to 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave and is available from December 2025.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo basic disclosure (criminals records) and a security check.

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Closing date: 12th October 2025

The interview date for the role is: end of October

For information about how your personal data is used as an applicant, please see the section on Applicant Data (https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/hr-staff/hr-data/applicant-data) on our HR web pages.

Please quote reference PS47306 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are open for permanent position as Building Services Technician based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre (JCBC) - a state-of-the-art research building located on the Biomedical Campus which opened in 2019 and houses up to 900 staff in three separate research Institutes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Building Services Team supporting the efficient and effective functioning of the JCBC and the research groups housed here. As a Building Services Technician you will be a key part of the Building Services Team, working together to provide an outstanding service.

Within this role you will have a wide range of responsibilities which includes, undertaking breakdown and/or preventative maintenance, establishing systems for routine inspections, prioritising planned maintenance, carrying out modifications and improvements to rooms, facilitating WEE & chemical waste disposal, assisting with safety compliance activities and testing, and being part of an out of hours on call rota.

We are looking for a motivated individual with the can-do proactive approach needed to meet the unpredictable nature of the workload. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate good organizational and prioritisation skills, excellent levels of communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of laboratory environments and hazards and IT competence. Previous experience in a similar role, including carrying out maintenance tasks, are also essential.

The post is available for up to full time hours, but we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

For queries regarding this post, please contact James Mackenzie (Building Services Manager) email: James.Mackenzie@admin.cam.ac.uk

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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Closing date: 21st September 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing 29th September 2025

Please quote reference PS47020 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Microscopy Facility Technician to join the imaging team in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

We are a friendly team who provide comprehensive bio-imaging facilities to researchers throughout the CSCI and beyond. We cover a broad range of imaging techniques including widefield, confocal, spinning disc, light sheet and electron microscopy. Your core responsibilities will be to ensure that microscopes within the facility are well-maintained and to train users to set up and use them correctly and safely. You will also be responsible for instrument QC and effective image data management within the facility, as well as assisting researchers with experimental design and preparing samples for electron microscopy.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working cooperatively, is skilled at training others and has a genuine enthusiasm for microscopy. We take pride in offering an approachable and professional service to researchers so excellent communication skills are essential. You must also be able to work independently, managing your own time and keeping accurate records.

You will ideally be qualified to degree level or equivalent in a biological science. Experience of confocal and widefield imaging of biological samples is essential, together with experience of providing a service in a core facility environment or support role. Experience in electron microscopy and associated biological sample preparation is a requirement.

This is a full-time role of 36.5 hours per week.

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Closing date: 1st October 2025

Interview date: 16th October 2025

Please quote reference PS47064 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Do you have experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

This is new and exciting opportunity to join the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. You will provide efficient admin support to a small group of senior staff in Stem Cells and will be part of the joint Haematology and Stem Cells Institute professional services team.

This role will be based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus with scope for working in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are looking for a well organised and enthusiastic person to take on this important role. You will provide secretarial support to a number of Senior Group Leaders and also support some department activities. You will also be responsible for a wide range of communication on behalf of the Institute, both internal and external, as well as supporting other group leader research activity including grants and team administration.

Previous experience of similar roles is essential. You should be educated to 'A' level standard with excellent organisation, communication and written English skills. We are looking for someone with a flexible and adaptable 'can do' attitude to work, who has the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and to tight deadlines. You will be required to prioritise and act on your own initiative. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required as is previous experience of maintaining websites or the ability to acquire these skills.

Informal enquiries about the post are also welcome via email to Danielle Daft on dmj34@cam.ac.uk.

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Closing date: 3rd September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 11th sept or Monday 15th

Please quote reference PS47036 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Tzelepis lab is recruiting a postdoctoral Research Associate to drive our translational work on novel RNA biology of disease (particular focus on solid tumors and neurodegeneration). Our lab focuses on the epitranscriptome-associated roles of stem cell homeostasis and disease. Our approaches include functional genetics, normal and abnormal stem cell cultures, development and characterisation of novel treatments as well as various mouse models of disease.

The postholder will actively contribute to our research and be responsible for ensuring that the Tzelepis laboratory research is competitive and novel. You will be a team player with excellent communication skills and support a variety of experimental procedures, animal handling, imaging and data collection as well as preparing results for publications and grant submissions. The post also entails training students and visiting researchers in techniques and equipment use, as well as instructing correct research conduct.

Our work is highly collaborative, and we operate at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, the Department of Haematology and the wider scientific ecosystem (Babraham campus, Sanger Institute etc.) with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facility support.

Essential requirements are a PhD in a relevant subject and strong expertise in either i) cancer immunology or ii) disease-associated RNA biology.

You will also have experience in either stem-cell/cancer biology, mouse models and/or nucleic acid editing.

For queries regarding this post, please contact Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis, email: kt404@cam.ac.uk

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

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Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 7th September 2025

Interview date: 17th September 2025

Please quote reference PS46956 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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Applications are invited to join a dynamic team led by Dr Richard Tyser at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, working to understand how the mammalian heart develops. This project is funded by Wellcome and will focus on the relationship between form and function during cardiac development. It has been well documented that the mammalian heart begins beating from an early stage, raising the important question of how and when the initiation of function occurs and to what extent this defines and influences the progression of differentiation and subsequent cardiac morphogenesis. (Tyser, Miranda et al. Elife 2016; Tyser, Ibarra-Soria et al. Science 2021; Tyser, Mahammadov et al. Nature 20201).

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow/ Research Associate to join our research group. The successful candidate will benefit from building upon novel datasets, exciting preliminary findings, and using unique experimental model systems. Techniques will include multiple imaging approaches (live timelapse imaging, high-resolution whole mount immunohistochemistry and in situ HCR), single cell-based platforms, hESC differentiation and general molecular biology techniques. The main duties of this position will encompass pursuing research objectives (see list below for full details); developing individual and collaborative research projects; as well as writing up research for presentation and publication.

About You

The successful candidate will have a PhD, a strong background in cell and molecular biology and a good publication record. It is essential that the candidate is highly motivated, have excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team. Prior experience in cardiovascular biology, electrophysiology and in vitro ESC models is highly desirable.

Responsibilities/duties

• Manage their own academic research and administrative activities. This involves small-scale project management, to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines and to support interactions with research collaborators.
• Adapt existing and develop new scientific techniques and experimental protocols. The successful candidate must be familiar with or have the capacity to become quickly familiar with: basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, molecular cloning); fluorescence imaging approaches; and experimental embryology (isolation and culture of mouse embryos)
• Test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources, reviewing and refining working hypotheses as appropriate.
• Contribute ideas for new research projects.
• Undertake comprehensive and systematic literature reviews and write up the results for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles and the presentation of papers and posters at conferences.
• Act as a source of information and advice to other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques.
• Represent the research group at external meetings/seminars, either with other members of the group or alone.
• Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, an equivalent research doctorate. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level (Grade 5), which will be amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) once PhD has been awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check, a health assessment and a security check.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £34,132) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 1st August 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference PS46686 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the group of Dr Maria P. Alcolea within the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI) and PDN Department at University of Cambridge.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Research Associate to study epithelial stem cell fate plasticity in the context of ageing and tissue regeneration.

Our group investigates how cells change their behaviour in response to tissue perturbations such as injury, ageing and the acquisition of cancer-related mutations. We make use of an interdisciplinary approach combining human tissue, mouse transgenic models, lineage tracing and 3D in vitro techniques, as well as multi-omics approaches to understand epithelial stem cell biology in squamous tissues.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in in vitro and/or in vivo experimental models, advanced image analysis, cellular/molecular biology, and interest in the epithelial stem cell field (previous experience would be desirable).

You should have completed, or be close to completion of, a PhD in a relevant subject such as applied stem cell biology, development, 3D in vitro model systems, or cellular/molecular biology. You will show enthusiasm for epithelial biology, as well as a strong interest in underlying biological/disease processes. You should be highly motivated individual capable of working independently, and as part of a dynamic and vibrant team.

You should have also good interpersonal skills, be organized and pay attention to detail.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Please quote reference PS46584 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Research Assistants to join the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute to work in the Sinha group. This post is funded for 13 months and will be initially 1 month full time, and then 12 months 50% FTE.

The successful candidate will support the smooth running of tissue culture activities and carry out research studies on animals as part of wider research activities. Duties will include: performing experimental procedures, tissue culture of pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiovascular cells such as beating cardiomyocytes, for 2D line generations or production of engineered heart constructs, and other bioengineering techniques.

Molecular techniques such as RNA extraction and qRT-PCR, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry will be required, along with standard laboratory management practices such as stock maintenance, planning and record keeping. Additional techniques will include protein isolation and quantification from cells and human tissue to perform Western Blot and immunoprecipitation.

There will also be the opportunity to learn a novel technique that involves slicing of ultrathin sections of living human hearts and perform extended culture in vitro, to study the functional response of the tissue to different degrees of mechanical load.

There is also an opportunity to conduct experimentation alone or in collaboration for individual and/or collaborative research projects; including helping with the planning and design of experiments, and collection and analysis of data. They will also assist with housekeeping and safety in the research laboratories and liaise regularly with their line managers, PI and other lab members.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc, or higher, in a biological subject, together with experience in areas of relevance to the research group. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, are also essential, along with having a high degree of precision and accuracy and communication skills.

The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is the largest Stem Cell Institute in Europe and a world-leading centre for stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Scientists collaborate to advance our knowledge of stem cell biology and tissue repair and to perform pioneering work in translational research areas, providing the foundation for new medical treatments including those for the damaged heart. The institute boasts a large number of core facilities, including an imaging, flow cytometry and histology facility.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2026 in the first instance.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Sanjay Sinha (SS661@cam.ac.uk).

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 2nd July 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference PS46363 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an NGS and Spatial Omics Assistant to join the NGS Core Facility team in the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute. CSCI is a world-leading centre for stem cell research based in the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.

We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable and well-trained Genomics Assistant to join the Stem Cell Institute's Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) core facility. This facility supports the general NGS needs of our researchers and is currently expanding into delivering spatial genomics services.

You will be responsible for performing a wide variety of bulk and single cell NGS protocols, as well as spatial transcriptomics processes on 10X Visium CytAssist..

You will work closely with the Facility Manager to ensure the smooth running of the NGS facility, and collaborate with colleagues in the Imaging and Histology core facilities to help develop and support spatial omics pipelines.

Routine tasks will include coordinating and planning incoming bulk, single cell, and spatial projects, receiving samples from facility users, performing a wide variety of NGS library preparations, implementing and establishing new protocols, managing specialised equipment such as Chromium X and Visium CytAssist, providing expert technical advice to our users, liaising with customers about their results, and general lab maintenance such as safety, sample tracking and ordering.

You will be an experienced molecular biologist with a degree or equivalent in a biological science, superior laboratory skills in molecular biology, extensive practical experience and theoretical knowledge of conventional and single cell NGS technologies, and have a good understanding of the latest spatial transcriptomics developments. Prior experience of cell culture would be advantageous but experience in stem cell biology is not necessary. You should be confident working independently, to research, learn and apply new techniques, and troubleshoot and optimise protocols.

You will have demonstrable organizational, documentation and time management skills, together with experience supporting a variety of research projects in a core environment or support role. The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with all levels of staff is essential.

This is a full-time role for 36.5 hours per week.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online application form.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 25th June 2025

Interview date: Most likely to be 7th or 8th July 2025

Please quote reference PS46269 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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The Bulstrode Lab studies the biology of neural stem cells in development, cancer and neurodegeneration. We are also developing new technology for targeted delivery of treatments to patients. Recent grant award from Parkinson's UK will fund a Research Assistant to join the group and work respectively on:

(1) 'Developing an Adaptable Dopamine Cell Therapy for Parkinson's Using the HIF Pathway'

The successful candidate will have a strong basic science research track record. Experience in some or all of mammalian cell culture, routine molecular biology workflows, imaging, cloning, and next generation sequencing analysis is highly desirable.

We benefit from privileged access to human patient tissue resected at operation and to human embryo brain tissue, and you will be applying the above techniques to state-of-the-art human model systems including:

• Primary patient-derived cell lines
• Pluripotent stem-derived neurons and organoids.
• Human brain organotypic slice culture
• Isolated human brain cell fractions

Alongside the aptitude and initiative to pursue personal research objectives, candidates will need to demonstrate the scientific knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm to help guide students day-to-day, contribute scientifically and socially to the lab and wider institute, and contribute some admin and organisational duties. It is essential that the successful candidate can work both independently and as part of a research team, with good communication and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and manage your research project work and coordinate day-to-day research activity within the framework of the agreed programme.
• Already be familiar with or have the capacity to become quickly familiar with standard research techniques detailed ('Relevant Experience' below).
• Analyse and interpret research results including next generation sequencing datasets
• Present research progress and outcomes at lab meetings and conferences
• Keep abreast of developments and publications in the field
• Advise based on your experience and expertise on student research questions, experimental design, interpretation and presentation in the wider group.
• Contribute to lab administrative duties e.g. maintenance of safety and tissue records, laboratory duty rotas and ordering of supplies.
• Liaise with colleagues and students around day-to-day lab business and establishing links to expand knowledge and understanding, and develop collaborations
• Contribute pro-actively to collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 3 August 2027 in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment and a security check.

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Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Closing date: 19th June 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed

Please quote reference PS46217 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.